Sophia's Law: New Carbon Monoxide Rule Will Affect Minnesota Boaters

Sophia's Law is named for seven-year-old Sophia Baechler, who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while boating on Lake Minnetonka.

Highway 52 Construction To Begin In Late April

Construction work on the Highway 52 interchange In Cannon Falls is scheduled to begin at the end of the month.

Proposal: In The Top 10 Percent? You're In

Mendota Heights Rep. Regina Barr is sponsoring legislation would change the way students are admitted to Minnesota colleges.

Mendota Heights Rep: Republicans Budgeting 'The Minnesota Way'

Minnesota House Republicans announced their budget targets Monday.

Stadium Reform Bill, Co-Authored By Inver Grove Heights Rep, Passes House

The bill makes major reforms to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority's governance structure.

Mendota Height's State Rep Reacts To Budget Surplus

Last week, Minnesota Management and Budget released the February Economic Forecast​, revealing a projected $1.65 billion surplus.

Mendota Heights Home Values, Property Taxes Are Going Up

Mayor Sandra Krebsbach said the property tax hike is the highest percentage increase in her 24 years with the city.

Lost Life Insurance? New State Tool Helps Find Lost Policies and Annuities

Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman said the new tool streamlines the process to connect people with the benefits owed to them.

Time to Say Goodbye: Mendota Heights to Host Reception for Outgoing Mayor, Councilmembers

For more than 50 combined years, Sandra Krebsbach, Steve Norton, and Mike Povolny have served Mendota Heights in many capacities.

Election Results: Dakota County Vote Totals

​Democrats Hillary Clinton and Angie Craig were the slight favorites among Dakota County voters Tuesday.

Election Guide 2016: Polling Places, Times, Ballots in Mendota Heights

Dakota County voters will cast ballots for president, Congress, state Supreme Court, and more.

Obama Endorses Candidate Running to Represent Mendota Heights in Minnesota House

President Barack Obama endorsed Mary T’Kach, who is running for state House against Republican Regina Barr.

Gov. Dayton Authorizes State Disaster Assistance for Minnesota Counties and Tribal Communities

Severe thunderstorms, high winds, and flooding from July 19-21 caused damage resulting in significant debris removal costs.

Sen. Al Franken Presses Yahoo's Marissa Mayer for Answers on Massive Data Breach

Yahoo recently confirmed that user account data was breached in 2014, and it believes that a "state actor" is responsible for the hack​.​

Happening Tonight: Mendota Heights Candidate Forum for Mayor, City Council Races

Adam Carter from WCCO Radio will host the candidate forum for Mendota Heights mayor and city council candidates tonight.

Mendota Heights Remembers Senator Jim Metzen

Metzen, 72, was known around the Capitol for his easy laugh and congenial attitude.

Stuck in the Past

The Obama economic policies are stuck in the past, not meeting the needs of today’s workers. Rule change comment deadline is Sept. 4th

Truth Matters

The truth is precious. If we don't defend it, we'll lose it.

Exposing Reality

The Federal Reserve is not helping the economy because "the economy" is about real things, not the money that buys them.

Denying Reality

SSM (Same Sex Marriage) is an experiment, and it will have consequences.

Careful What You Wish For

Government control is political control. History shows how badly this goes, but "Net Neutrality" proponents don't seem to care.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Rules for a Safe Winter Season

Dakota County Public Health suggests rules to follow for a safe winter.

Minneapolis Lawmaker Wants to Ban ‘Gay-to-Straight’ Therapy

Rep. Susan Allen says reparative or conversion therapy has been ‘discredited’ and should not be allowed for licensed practitioners.

New Bill Would Allow Sunday Liquor Sales

‘Our citizens and businesses deserve a less restrictive regulatory climate,’ Eden Prairie Rep. Jenifer Loon says. What do you think of removing the Sunday liquor sales ban?

State Representative Wants to Require 'Kill Switches' on Cell Phones

Rep. Joe Atkins said turning a stolen phone into ‘a paperweight’ would give thieves less reason to steal phones and prevent increasingly violent robberies.

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, the IRS says.

New Minnesota Laws Take Effect Jan. 1, 2014

New laws include restricted access to some juvenile court records and home sellers being required to disclose radon gas testing.

Dakota County Taxes to Drop More than Expected

The typical homeowner will pay about $11 less in county taxes.

David Gerson Challenges Kline for Republican Endorsement

Gerson made the announcement on Monday.

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Are Minnesota Tax Brackets Keeping Up With Inflation?

The state Department of Revenue announced that next year’s tax brackets will be adjusted for inflation by 1.7 percent.

How Do Mendota Heights’ Taxes Compare to The Rest of The State?

Compare the community to nearby areas in Patch’s interactive chart.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Incumbent Loses District 197 School Board Election

Dwayne Dill was the only candidate running for re-election to the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School Board.

Live Results: District 197 School Board

Bookmark this page to stay updated on election results for the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School Board.

District 197 Candidate Profile: John Chandler

John Chandler is a candidate for the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School Board.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Candidate Profile: Stephanie Levine

Stephanie Levine is a candidate for the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School Board.